Catamenial Pneumothorax, a commonly misdiagnosed thoracic condition: case report.
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DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2021.1978148
Abstract: A 43-year-old woman presented with right-sided chest discomfort associated with dyspnea. The symptoms were related to the menstrual cycle and the patient has already presented several similar episodes. The Chest computed tomography (chest-CT) showed a… read more here.
Keywords: commonly misdiagnosed; pneumothorax commonly; pneumothorax; condition ... See more keywords
Should surgical treatment of catamenial pneumothorax include diaphragmatic repair?
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivz205
Abstract: A best evidence topic in cardiothoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether treatment with hormones or pleural symphysis is better than operative procedures such as diaphragmatic repair with… read more here.
Keywords: catamenial pneumothorax; treatment; recurrence rates; diaphragmatic repair ... See more keywords
Catamenial pneumothorax due to heterotopic endometriosis in the pericardium
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240335
Abstract: A 46-year-old woman presented with a right pneumothorax at a regular medical examination during menstruation. The pneumothorax resolved without intervention; however, 6 months later, she was referred to our hospital due to chest pain and… read more here.
Keywords: pneumothorax; pneumothorax due; catamenial pneumothorax; pericardium ... See more keywords
Catamenial pneumothorax with bubbling up on the diaphragmatic defects: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12905-021-01318-0
Abstract: Background Catamenial pneumothorax is characterized by spontaneous recurring pneumothorax during menstruation, which is a common clinical manifestation of thoracic endometriosis syndrome. There are still controversies about its pathogenesis. Case presentation A 43-year-old woman with a… read more here.
Keywords: endometriosis; pneumothorax bubbling; pneumothorax; diaphragmatic defects ... See more keywords